How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS301 - Material &2: Enter a value into mandatory field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS - Message class for MDG Material Access Layer

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Material &2: Enter a value into mandatory field &1

What causes this issue?

The mandatory field check for material &SYST-MSGV2& showed that the
field &SYST-MSGV1& for entity type &SYST-MSGV3& is initial. This field
is either a key field or a mandatory attribute and must be valued.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value for the field &SYST-MSGV1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS301 - Material &2: Enter a value into mandatory field &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS301 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user attempts to create or modify a material master record but fails to fill in a mandatory field. The error message indicates that a required field (denoted as &1) is missing a value for the material (denoted as &2).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more mandatory fields not being filled in during the material creation or modification process. Mandatory fields are defined in the material master data model and are required for the system to process the material record correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Mandatory Field: Check the error message for the specific mandatory field that is missing a value. The field name will be indicated as &1 in the error message.
  
  
  Fill in the Required Field: Navigate to the relevant section of the material master data entry screen and enter a valid value for the mandatory field identified in the error message.
  
  
  Review Field Requirements: If you are unsure which fields are mandatory, you can review the material master data model configuration in the MDG system. This can typically be done by:
  
  Accessing the MDG configuration settings.
  Reviewing the data model for the material master to see which fields are marked as mandatory.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations: If your organization has customized the material master data model, ensure that you are aware of any additional mandatory fields that may have been added beyond the standard SAP requirements.
  
  
  Validation: After filling in the required fields, attempt to save or submit the material record again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data Model: Understanding the structure of the material master data model in SAP MDG is crucial. This includes knowing which fields are mandatory and how they relate to each other.
  Field Status Groups: In SAP, field status groups can determine whether a field is mandatory, optional, or suppressed based on the context of the transaction.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit the material master data. Sometimes, restrictions can lead to incomplete data entry.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the MDG error messages. SAP's official documentation can also provide insights into the configuration and handling of material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS301 error and successfully create or modify the material master record.